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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Kang !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Kang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carneiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kang drives through and clinches with Carneiro against the cage.
Kang tightens his grip and picks Carneiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Carneiro manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kang is proving a slippery customer.
Kang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kang wants to get up but he can't break Carneiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kang defends it easily.
Carneiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kang doesn't defend quickly enough and Carneiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Kang escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carneiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Carneiro!
Rafael Carneiro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury throws a low kick but Damon avoids it.
Damon closes the distance and clinches.
Damon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury has Damon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fury pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Damon tumbling to the mat - Fury dives into Damon's guard.
Damon has his feet on Fury's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury has managed to clinch.
Damon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fury.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dirk Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fury.
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fury looks winded!
Damon missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Damon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fury in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damon working Fury over with knees to the body.
Damon crunches a lovely knee into Fury's ribcage.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Damon crunches a lovely knee into Fury's ribcage.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Damon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Damon walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Damon tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Damon wants to clinch.
Damon tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Damon tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Damon moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fury has a takedown stuffed.
Damon is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Damon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fury is defended easily by Damon.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damon checks a leg kick.
Dirk Damon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury tries to keep at a distance but Damon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fury tries to break free but Damon pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Damon after a bit of a struggle.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Damon working Fury over with knees to the body.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Damon landing knees to the body.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Damon controls his hands.
Fury tries to pull guard but Damon holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon lands a nice knee to the body.
Damon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Damon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Damon has his feet on Fury's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury looks for a takedown but Damon sprawls well.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damon tries to clinch but Fury moves away
and Fury counters with a big head kick but Damon shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damon tries to clinch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Damon is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Damon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damon pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Damon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fury in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Damon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Damon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damon lands a nice knee to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Damon.
Fury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Damon to keep the fight standing.
Dirk Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fury.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Damon.
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dirk Damon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury scores with a jab.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Damon tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Damon. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Damon has Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury has Damon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon scores a nice knee to the body.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Fury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Damon won't allow it.
Fury tries to work over Damon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Damon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damon stuffs the takedown.
Damon rushes Fury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirk Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fury.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury successfully pulls guard.
Damon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damon has managed to get both his arms back between Fury's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damon wants to stand but Fury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Damon is controlling him.
Damon wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Fury is working an open guard so Damon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damon pinned against the cage. Damon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirk Damon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury misses with a takedown
and Damon counters by moving into the clinch.
Fury takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Fury throws an elbow that misses.
Fury is looking for a takedown.
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon scores a nice knee to the body.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damon obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Damon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Damon.
Damon lands a nice knee to the body.
Damon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fury in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damon moves into the clinch.
Damon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brian Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Damon won't allow it.
Fury tries to pull guard but Damon won't allow it.
Damon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon lands a nice knee to the body.
Damon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damon prevents it.
Damon scores a nice knee to the body.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Fury has Damon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fury missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury cracks Damon with a nice body shot.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
Fury slowing the pace effectively.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Knees in the clinch landing for Damon.
Damon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dirk Damon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Damon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Damon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Damon!
A relieved looking Dirk Damon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer has chosen Doom Unit - Killing Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torhammer misses the jab.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Torhammer slips the punch.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Torhammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Torhammer counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torhammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramos throws a body punch but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torhammer.
Ramos moves forwards but Torhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Torhammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torhammer.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Torhammer. Beautiful body shot.
Torhammer connects with a crisp jab.
Ramos throws a hook but Torhammer avoids it easily.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Torhammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torhammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torhammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramos's calf.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torhammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torhammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Torhammer.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torhammer throws out the jab.
Torhammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torhammer moves away from the strike by Ramos.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torhammer.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Torhammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torhammer.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Torhammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Torhammer - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torhammer staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Torhammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torhammer scores with a leg kick.
Torhammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Torhammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramos is rocked!
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torhammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torhammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Torhammer jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramos.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torhammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Torhammer had a free shot at his head there.
Torhammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torhammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Torhammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torhammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Torhammer with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torhammer lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Torhammer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Torhammer scores with a nice strike.
Ramos takes one on the button.
Torhammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torhammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramos scrambles back to his feet.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torhammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the cage and back into range.
Ramos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Ramos misses with a hook. Torhammer ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer lands with a slapping head kick.
Torhammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torhammer cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torhammer lands the left hand.
Torhammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torhammer counters with a crisp right that sends Ramos to the canvas! Torhammer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Torhammer!
A very excited looking Henrik Torhammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zyuzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nyyrikki Takaraivo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Zyuzin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Zyuzin misses the target.
Zyuzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Takaraivo throws a nice head kick!
Takaraivo has closed the distance and engaged Zyuzin in a clinch.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Zyuzin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takaraivo is trying to keep an underhook but Zyuzin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaraivo is trying to stand back up but Zyuzin is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zyuzin wants to take a breather but Takaraivo is having none of it.
Zyuzin throws a strike but Takaraivo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zyuzin looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyuzin stops Takaraivo from standing up.
Zyuzin throwing strikes but missing.
Zyuzin wants to pass the guard but Takaraivo is keeping the position.
Zyuzin is in close to Takaraivo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zyuzin throws a strike but Takaraivo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takaraivo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zyuzin, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin throws a jab when Takaraivo was well out of range.
Takaraivo misses with a body kick.
Takaraivo gets caught napping as Zyuzin dives in and scores a takedown. Takaraivo manages to retain guard.
Takaraivo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zyuzin is controlling him.
Zyuzin throws an elbow that misses. Takaraivo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zyuzin's guard. Nice move by Takaraivo!
Takaraivo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
A jab from Zyuzin misses.
Horrible takedown by Zyuzin or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaraivo which made him look bad.
Takaraivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Takaraivo blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zyuzin.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Zyuzin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takaraivo.
Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zyuzin tries to score a body lock takedown but Takaraivo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Takaraivo lands but Zyuzin takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zyuzin dodges the punch combination from Takaraivo.
Zyuzin gets tackled into the cage by Takaraivo. Takaraivo maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zyuzin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaraivo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zyuzin wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takaraivo moves into range and clinches up with Zyuzin.
Zyuzin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaraivo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zyuzin can't break the clinch.
Zyuzin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaraivo after a bit of a struggle.
Zyuzin has Takaraivo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takaraivo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Zyuzin.
Takaraivo effectively controlling the action here.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Zyuzin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaraivo is defending well.
Zyuzin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zyuzin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zyuzin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takaraivo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo tries to break free but Zyuzin pushes him back against the cage.
Zyuzin manages to break the clinch.
Zyuzin avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
The fighters circling - Zyuzin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo clinches up with Zyuzin and pushes him back against the cage.
Zyuzin wants to break free but Takaraivo has control.
Zyuzin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zyuzin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Zyuzin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takaraivo swings for the body but Zyuzin moves out of range.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Takaraivo.
Zyuzin avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zyuzin.
Takaraivo thuds his shin into the meat of Zyuzin's side.
Zyuzin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takaraivo throws a right hand that Zyuzin ducks under and follows up with a left that Zyuzin also avoids with ease.
Takaraivo pushes Zyuzin up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Zyuzin misses with the combination.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zyuzin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takaraivo swivels and escapes.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Zyuzin moves out of range.
Takaraivo lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo connects with a right hand. Zyuzin shakes it off.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zyuzin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takaraivo slaps away a takedown attempt from Zyuzin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zyuzin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Zyuzin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takaraivo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zyuzin trying to move into half guard but instead Takaraivo has managed to sweep!
Takaraivo tries to stand but Zyuzin is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zyuzin holds on and takes a little breather.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zyuzin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaraivo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zyuzin.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo throws a front kick that sends Zyuzin stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takaraivo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zyuzin tries to break free but Takaraivo pushes him back against the cage.
Zyuzin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takaraivo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Zyuzin swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaraivo.
Zyuzin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaraivo.
A combination from Takaraivo does no damage.
Takaraivo connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a nice head kick!
Zyuzin just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Takaraivo lands but Zyuzin takes it in his stride.
Zyuzin is rocked!
Takaraivo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zyuzin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle, before Takaraivo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zyuzin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Takaraivo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gevorg Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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216 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gevorg Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammi stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrosyan. Petrosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jammi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrosyan's hands.
Gevorg Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jammi.
Jammi looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Jammi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrosyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jammi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrosyan somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Jammi. No joy for Petrosyan on that attempt.
Jummi Jammi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gevorg Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jammi's waist but Jammi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrosyan off to one side.
Jammi lands a high kick!
Petrosyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jammi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jammi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jammi throws a push kick but Petrosyan slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jammi.
Petrosyan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jammi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrosyan moves in looking to clinch but Jammi pushes him off.
Jammi keeps Petrosyan at a distance using the push kick.
Petrosyan looks winded!
Petrosyan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jammi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jammi.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Jammi.
Petrosyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jammi tries to sprawl out of it but Petrosyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jammi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jummi Jammi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jammi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrosyan has time to react.
Jammi misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jammi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up but Jammi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jammi throws a lazy right hand but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrosyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jammi tries to avoid it but Petrosyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jammi to the ground. Jammi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jammi scores with a nice right hand.
Jammi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan fails to land the takedown.
Petrosyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jammi finish him?
A good leg kick by Jammi.
Jammi lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Petrosyan head around and knocks him out cold! Jammi hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jummi Jammi!
Jummi Jammi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. Bong Ki Duk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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281 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henderson Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga looking to score a takedown here. Ki Duk is defending well but Braga drives through and ends up in Ki Duk's guard.
Braga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ki Duk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ki Duk has escaped and now he's on top!
Ki Duk wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Ki Duk wants to stand but Braga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ki Duk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ki Duk wants to stand up but Braga is controlling the position.
Braga is trying to maintain the position but Ki Duk is very close to passing his half guard.
Braga is pressing down on Ki Duk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk is sitting in close to Braga's body. Braga has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ki Duk is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ki Duk is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Braga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henderson Braga!
Henderson Braga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luttinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, usko luttisen elämän kerta. Putin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Luttinen.
Luttinen moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Putin misses with a hook
and Luttinen counters with a solid body kick.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luttinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Luttinen blocks the leg kick.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luttinen checks a leg kick.
Luttinen checks the leg kick.
Luttinen avoids the head kick by Putin.
Putin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Putin.
Luttinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putin will feel that in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin checks a leg kick.
Putin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luttinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luttinen.
Luttinen throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Luttinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Luttinen tries a low kick but Putin avoids it.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luttinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Luttinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luttinen throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Luttinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Luttinen.
Putin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luttinen under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Putin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luttinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luttinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin catches Luttinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luttinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Luttinen.
Luttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Luttinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luttinen misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin blocks a head kick by Luttinen.
Luttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin is looking to slow Luttinen down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Putin.
Putin defending well as Luttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Putin throws a leg kick but Luttinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Luttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luttinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luttinen throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
A cross from Luttinen lands.
Luttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luttinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luttinen connects with a leg kick. Putin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luttinen ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Luttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luttinen throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Luttinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luttinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putin has time to react.
Luttinen misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin digs a good body shot into Luttinen's ribs.
Luttinen staying out of range there.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Luttinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luttinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luttinen counters with a left to the body.
Putin punishes Luttinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luttinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luttinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Putin defending well as Luttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Luttinen takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Luttinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin moves out of range as Luttinen strikes.
Luttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Putin is able to avoid easily.
Putin throws a leg kick but Luttinen checks it.
Putin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luttinen is out of range.
Luttinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.
A low kick from Putin is predictable there
enabling Luttinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luttinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Putin circles away quickly and effectively.
Putin throws a leg kick but Luttinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Putin lands with a good body shot.
Luttinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Putin.
Luttinen checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Luttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Luttinen lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Putin blocks the low kick.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luttinen. Luttinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luttinen.
Luttinen lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Putin.
Luttinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Luttinen misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luttinen.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luttinen.
Luttinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Putin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin moves out of range of the leg kick from Luttinen.
Luttinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Luttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luttinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luttinen checks it well.
Putin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luttinen.
Putin tries a low kick but Luttinen avoids it.
Good work by Luttinen as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Luttinen misses.
That kick from Luttinen tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luttinen. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luttinen blocks a jab.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Luttinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Luttinen off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Luttinen scores with a leg kick.
Luttinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Putin as he checks the leg kick.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luttinen checks a low kick from Putin.
Usko Luttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Luttinen checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Putin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Luttinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Luttinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Luttinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luttinen.
Putin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Putin throws the left hand but Luttinen avoids the punch easily.
Putin tried to score with a low kick but Luttinen checks it.
Luttinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Putin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luttinen.
Luttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Luttinen.
Putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luttinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen blocks a jab.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luttinen lands the left hand.
Luttinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Luttinen throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Putin lands with a hook. Luttinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luttinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Putin blocks the leg kick.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Luttinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Luttinen off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luttinen. Luttinen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Luttinen blocks the low kick.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin swings for the body but Luttinen moves out of range.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Luttinen's knee but Luttinen avoids it well.
Putin looks for the body kick but Luttinen saw that one coming.
Luttinen catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin misses with a low kick.
Luttinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Luttinen throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Luttinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Putin wants to slow Luttinen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen throws a head kick that misses.
Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Luttinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luttinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin thumps Luttinen with a low kick.
Luttinen throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Luttinen catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Putin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Putin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luttinen.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luttinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Putin on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen connects with a right hand. Putin shakes it off.
Luttinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Luttinen.
Putin thumps Luttinen with a low kick.
Nice cross by Putin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luttinen checks a leg kick.
Luttinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luttinen scores with a nice strike.
Luttinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putin has time to react.
Luttinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Luttinen throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin is looking to chop away at Luttinen's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Usko Luttinen.
Well Luttinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Usko Luttinen!
Usko Luttinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sed El Bunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Naama!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt looks to land a combination but Naama avoids it well.
El Bunt slips a jab from Naama.
Naama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naama swinging wildly here.
Naama misses with a looping right.
Naama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
El Bunt connects with a nice looking jab.
El Bunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naama fails with a takedown attempt.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Naama checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naama.
El Bunt wants to land a leg kick but Naama is out of range.
El Bunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Bunt at a distance.
Naama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Bunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Bunt misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, El Bunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naama's brow.
El Bunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Bunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from El Bunt.
El Bunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naama looking for a takedown.
Sed El Bunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauta Naama.
Naama takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Bunt tries a knee to the head but Naama blocks it.
El Bunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Bunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naama avoids it.
Naama is working for takedown but El Bunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Bunt walks away with a smile on his face. Naama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Bunt lands a nice shot that snaps Naama's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Bunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Sed El Bunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naama throws a hook to the side of El Bunt's head but El Bunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Bunt closes the distance and clinches.
El Bunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. El Bunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
El Bunt misses with a knee strike.
El Bunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naama goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Bunt prevents it.
El Bunt lands an elbow inside that Naama shrugs off.
A knee to the head by El Bunt.
That has opened up Rauta Naama's cut even more.
Naama takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Bunt pushes Naama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naama is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
El Bunt presses Naama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naama is trying to break free.
Naama wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for El Bunt.
El Bunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naama is defending well for now.
Naama goes for a takedown attempt but El Bunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Bunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Naama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Bunt.
Good leg kick by El Bunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
El Bunt connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naama is defended easily by El Bunt.
Naama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naama looks winded!
El Bunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Naama looks for a takedown but El Bunt sprawls well.
Naama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Bunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Naama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Bunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Naama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naama looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sed El Bunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naama throws a predictable looking body shot
and El Bunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Bunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Bunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Naama jabs El Bunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
El Bunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naama's back!
El Bunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Naama doesn't escape.
El Bunt punishes Naama with strikes from the back mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Bunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Naama tries to escape the position.
Naama is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama is trapped and El Bunt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Naama is trying to break free.
Naama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
El Bunt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
El Bunt lands a big shot there that rocks Naama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Bunt lands with some strikes.
Naama is rocked!
The cut above Rauta Naama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naama tries to lock up and control but El Bunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Naama is still in real trouble! Can El Bunt finish him?
Naama is looking to improve his position but El Bunt isn't that keen on the idea.
El Bunt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rauta Naama's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rauta Naama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sed El Bunt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jobber throws a shot to the body.
Jobber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakovchenko.
Jobber slips under a jab.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Jobber moves out of range easily.
Jobber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yakovchenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jobber presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jobber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yakovchenko is squirming around, avoiding Jobber's attempts to control the action.
Yakovchenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yakovchenko trying to control here.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yakovchenko sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakovchenko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jobber has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jobber raining down shots from the mount!
Jobber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Yakovchenko looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko can't escape the position.
Jobber is persistently looking for the submission but Yakovchenko is defending it well.
Yakovchenko is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovchenko trying to control the hands but Jobber won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yakovchenko rolls, trying to escape but Jobber keeps control of the position.
Jobber is trying to control but Yakovchenko is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jobber is landing with some decent strikes but Yakovchenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jobber tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
Yakovchenko is looking to get to half guard.
Yakovchenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jobber tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jobber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Jobber isn't that keen on the idea.
Jobber fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber looking for a guillotine from mount but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jobber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yakovchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jobber punching from mount but Yakovchenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funny Jobber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jobber ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Jobber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jobber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Jobber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yakovchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovchenko. No joy for Jobber on that attempt.
Funny Jobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko leaves Jobber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funny Jobber.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jobber trying to mount his opponent but Yakovchenko defends it.
Yakovchenko manages to get to full guard.
Yakovchenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jobber!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko dominating with strikes here.
Yakovchenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yakovchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jobber is looking to escape.
Jobber is trying to escape the mount.
Yakovchenko landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Yakovchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobber is working to get back to half guard.
Yakovchenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jobber manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is not content to let Yakovchenko control the position.
Jobber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yakovchenko's best efforts.
Yakovchenko wants to stand up but Jobber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yakovchenko wants to take a breather but Jobber is having none of it.
Yakovchenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jobber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakovchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yakovchenko is keen to just control but Jobber is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Yakovchenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jobber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jobber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakovchenko is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Jobber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jobber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jobber misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovchenko sprawls well. Yakovchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jobber gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Yakovchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funny Jobber.
Jobber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Jobber shoots for a takedown but Yakovchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakovchenko lands a nice hook to Jobber's body. Jobber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jobber's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko cracks Jobber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jobber throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
Yakovchenko tests Jobber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jobber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Jobber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakovchenko avoid being mounted?
Jobber is stalling here. Yakovchenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jobber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yakovchenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yakovchenko trying to control the action but Jobber is working from the bottom.
Jobber is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jobber keeps working.
Jobber tries to buck Yakovchenko off but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Jobber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko passes to full mount!
Yakovchenko tries to control but Jobber wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jobber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jobber tries to reverse the position but Yakovchenko maintains control.
Jobber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Jobber is keeping him busy.
Jobber trying to control here.
Yakovchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jobber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yakovchenko lands a nice short elbow.
Yakovchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Jobber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yakovchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jobber keeping moving, preventing Yakovchenko from controlling successfully.
Jobber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yakovchenko stacks Jobber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yakovchenko!
Yakovchenko cracks Jobber with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jobber looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakovchenko leaves Jobber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jobber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funny Jobber.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jobber is just out of range.
Jobber dives in and grabs Yakovchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko pushes down on Jobber's head and hops out.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of Jobber's head but Jobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakovchenko as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakovchenko, right into the meat.
Jobber has a takedown stuffed.
Yakovchenko digs a good body shot into Jobber's ribs.
Jobber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Jobber slips the punch.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to the head.
Jobber throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
Jobber shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Jobber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yakovchenko lands a nice hook to Jobber's body. Jobber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Jobber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jobber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jobber walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
Jobber shoots in but Yakovchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jobber will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Yakovchenko lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovchenko. No joy for Jobber on that attempt.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick which misses Jobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Jobber tries to avoid it.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakovchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jobber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovchenko's waist but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jobber off to one side.
Jobber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakovchenko stuns Jobber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jobber has time to react.
Jobber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Jobber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jobber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakovchenko. That one must have hurt.
Jobber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
Yakovchenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yakovchenko feints and then cracks Jobber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jobber down.
Yakovchenko works over Jobber's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber fails with the takedown
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakovchenko. That snapped Jobber's head back.
Yakovchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yakovchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jobber working away.
Yakovchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jobber is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yakovchenko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yakovchenko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position but Jobber is working away.
Yakovchenko is really struggling to control Jobber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakovchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko had his way with Funny Jobber in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jobber tries for a takedown but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Igor Yakovchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Jobber's leg. Jobber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jobber manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Jobber in the body.
Jobber shoots for a takedown but Yakovchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yakovchenko lands a front kick.
Jobber shoots for a takedown but Yakovchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funny Jobber.
Yakovchenko catches Jobber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Jobber avoids it easily.
Jobber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovchenko pinned against the cage. Yakovchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jobber throws a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jobber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakovchenko jabs Jobber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovchenko's waist but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jobber off to one side.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jobber checks it well.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Jobber scores with a jab to the body.
Yakovchenko leaves Jobber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Jobber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovchenko pinned against the cage. Yakovchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jobber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yakovchenko connects with a jab.
Jobber tries for a takedown but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jobber.
Yakovchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Jobber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jobber looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakovchenko swivels and escapes.
Jobber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yakovchenko.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown but Yakovchenko shows good takedown defense.
Yakovchenko cracks Jobber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yakovchenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jobber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jobber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Jobber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakovchenko.
Jobber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yakovchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that Jobber avoids nicely.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Jobber dives in and grabs Yakovchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko pushes down on Jobber's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yakovchenko!
Yakovchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Jobber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakovchenko swivels and escapes.
Yakovchenko scores with a punch to the head.
Yakovchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yakovchenko with a nice cross.
Jobber shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jobber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jobber fails with the takedown.
Jobber shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Jobber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yakovchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yakovchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jobber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakovchenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko looks to land a body kick but Jobber moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jobber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Jobber moves out of range.
Jobber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jobber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakovchenko defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Yakovchenko there.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Jobber's leg. Jobber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jobber has his takedown stuffed
and Yakovchenko counters with a body kick that stops Jobber in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jobber shoots for a takedown but Yakovchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jobber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jobber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funny Jobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakovchenko lands with a hook. Jobber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yakovchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko retains his lightweight title!
Igor Yakovchenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacek Kowalski enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Smirnov misses with a straight left.
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kowalski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kowalski's guard now, I'm sure.
Smirnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalski is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
Kowalski has control of Smirnov's left arm, preventing Smirnov from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ruslan Smirnov just wasn't active enough.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov gets the takedown into side control.
Smirnov controls the position.
Smirnov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smirnov controls the position.
Smirnov misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski prevents Smirnov from improving position.
Smirnov is trying to ground and pound but Kowalski uses the momentary lack of control by Smirnov to regain half guard.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski trying to control but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov tries to pass to full mount but Kowalski defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smirnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smirnov's guard now.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Smirnov blocks nicely.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kowalski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Kowalski drives through with a takedown into Smirnov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
Kowalski won't allow Smirnov to get back to his feet.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Smirnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacek Kowalski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Smirnov against the cage.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smirnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
so Kowalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski is looking to pass into half guard but Smirnov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smirnov is in guard.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruslan Smirnov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smirnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kowalski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smirnov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalski defends well.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov pulls Kowalski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacek Kowalski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kowalski moves out of range as Smirnov strikes.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smirnov shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a single leg into guard. Smirnov didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov takes one to the chin there.
Smirnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruslan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smirnov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kowalski is defending well. Smirnov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kowalski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smirnov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov retains his bantamweight title!
Ruslan Smirnov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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pop
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